Ladybird Beetle Ornament order - Ladybird Beetle Figurine - Sterling Silver Ladybug - Nature Inspired Wildlife Jewellery by Emma Keating

This Sterling Silver Beetle Ornament is modelled on the 7 spot Ladybird. This is the perfect insect ornament for Entomologists, Agronomists, Animal lovers and Nature lovers.

DESCRIPTION

925 Sterling Silver. Makers Mark, polished and oxidised.
The ladybird measures 10mm wide (incl. legs) and 11mm long.
Fully modelled and detailed front and back
Packed in a black gift box with black velvet insert.
Handmade in the UK by Emma Keating.

ORDER LEADTIMES

I aim to keep a small stock of each item. Stock items are dispatched within 3 days of order.
Should an item be out of stock or made to order, leadtime is normally 3-4 weeks.

SHIPPING INFORMATION

Free delivery within the UK.
I send all items by registered mail to ensure that they are delivered safely.

PLEASE VISIT MY SHOP

I make a variety of Nature inspired Jewellery, from Beetles to Scorpions and Frogs.
Visit my shop here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EmmaKeatingJewellery?ref=search_shop_redirect

OTHER LADYBIRDS AND ORNAMENTS

Ladybird Pendant:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/724789643/ladybird-beetle-necklace-7-spot-ladybird?ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1

Ladybird Earrings
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/710931762/ladybird-beetle-earrings-ladybug?ref=shop_home_active_13&frs=1

Other Ornaments
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EmmaKeatingJewellery?listing_id=273231224&ref=related§ion_id=19162723

INSPIRATION

Few insects capture the spirit of childhood and carry it all the way through to adulthood as the ladybird. So a pair of ladybird earrings is sure to bring a smile to your face. For many, it was an obvious candidate for the “British Wildlife” aspect of my collection, alongside my Queen Bee and Stag Beetle – but not for me. Their glorious vibrant red and their vivid spots are what sets them apart – neither of which is easy to capture in a monochrome silver palate. But in terms of character, symbolism and sentimentality – they absolutely belong in my collection. I resisted many calls for a ladybird – but when my sister asked me to model a ladybird for my niece, I finally gave in.

I chose the 7-Spot Ladybird as my model. It is a common ladybird in the UK and, artistically, has a nice balace of spots across it's back. Initially I modelled it to scale – which is really very small. I also had to decide how to capture those order spots in silver. Initially, I modelled them protruding from the wing cases – so that they were proper spots which captured the light. Unfortunately, they had the effect of rounding off the quite angular shape of the ladybird (wing cases to underneath). And Ladybird Mk I (aka Piggy due to it's resemblance to a pig) was condemned to my drawer of shame. This model is marginally larger than in reality and has the spots scribed into the wing cases. A much more pleasing solution!